Israel's 'Illegal' Recognition Pot, Erdogan's Kettle
Turkey's President Erdoğan, fresh from condemning Israel's alleged recognition of Somaliland as 'illegal,' appears to be channeling a selective righteousness. His concern for Somalia's sovereignty, as reported by Daily Sabah , is touching, especially considering Turkey's own diplomatic engagements in disputed territories. One might wonder if Ankara applies the same stringent legal yardstick to its
military presence in northern Syria or its recognition of Northern Cyprus, an entity recognized solely by Turkey since 1983, a move condemned by the UN Security Council in Resolution 541. This isn't about international law; it's about geopolitics and perceived regional influence. When powerful nations cry 'illegal,' it often means 'inconvenient to my interests.' The hypocrisy isn't a bug, it's a
feature of modern diplomacy, where principles are as fluid as a lobbyist's expense account.